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	The Nilgiris Summary
		Nilgiri district is an administrative district of 2,549 square kilometers, the most northwesterly district in Tamil Nadu State, India.
		The Nilgiris or Blue Mountains are a range of mountains and a district in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
		Although the Nilgiri hills are mentioned in the Ramayana of Valmiki (estimated by Western scholars to have been recorded in the second century B.C.E.), they remained all but undiscovered by Europeans until 1602.
	www.bookrags.com /The_Nilgiris (1310 words)

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		at the South-western corner of the Nilgiri Hills in Palghat District.
		The Northern boundary is largely contiguous to the Nilgiri Forests.
		It is flanked by steep escarpments to the South and West, which descend some 1,000m to the plains of Kerala and by sheer cliffs to the North and East which rise a further 1,000m to the Upper Nilgiri Plateau.
	www.palghat.net /html/wildlife.htm (2603 words)

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		The park is bounded by Attappadi Reserved Forest to the east, and the vested forests of Palghat Division and Nilambur Division to the south and the west, respectively.
		Together with the adjacent Nilgiri Plateau and Karimpuzha forest block to the north, this constitutes some of the finest forested habitat for wildlife in India (Rodgers and Panwar, 1988).
		All land surrounding the park, except that to the south, falls within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is managed as a buffer zone.
	sea.unep-wcmc.org /sites/pa/0899v.htm (2661 words)

	The Nilgiris District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Nilgiris District is in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu.
		The Nilgiri (Tamil : நீலகிரி) or Blue Mountains are also the name given to a range of mountains panning across the states of Tamilnadu and Kerala and are part of a larger mountain chain known as the Western Ghats.
		The Nilgiri Ghat Roads link the district with the nearest cities in Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Nilgiris_District (1255 words)

	TERI Enviro Club: Theme of the month (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Silent Valley is an integral part of the Nilgiri ecosystem and is also one of the core areas of the 552 000 ha Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
		There are four main types of vegetation - tropical evergreen forest, stands between 900 m and 1300 m; sub-tropical hill forests between 1 500 m and 2 000 m; temperate forests, popularly referred to as 'sholas'; and grasslands, which are restricted to the higher slopes and hill tops in the eastern sector.
		Notable fauna species include the Nilgiri leaf monkey, lion-tailed macaque, tiger, leopard, Jerdon's palm civet, Nilgiri marten, Asian elephant, gaur, and Nilgiri tahr, some of which are endemic to the western Ghats.
	edugreen.teri.res.in /enviroclub/themes/march2004.asp (1595 words)

	Nilgiris
		The Nilgiris or Blue Mountains, often called The Queen of Hills are a range of mountains and a district in the south-Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
		The other main towns in the Nilgiris are Coonoor and Kotagiri.
		Nilgiri Hills: Inspite of living in the Nilgiris for three generations, Hari's family was regularly served eviction notices by the Forest Department for encroaching on forest land.
	www.paleorama.com /Lakes-N/Nilgiris.php (824 words)

	Nandi Hills, India at AllExperts
		The forest patch is also home for a relict population of the Nilgiri Woodpigeon.
		A breeding pair of Shaheen Falcon, the resident race of the Peregrine Falcon is also often seen at the Nandi Hills.
		This is the habitat of the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon.
	en.allexperts.com /e/n/na/nandi_hills,_india.htm (540 words)

	India - Southern India's Endemic Birds
		A 12-day birdwatching tour visiting a range of habitats in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills, in search of the endemic birds of southern India.
		A tremendous list of potential endemic bird species includes Malabar Parakeet, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Ceylon Frogmouth, Nilgiri Woodpigeon, Nilgiri Flycatcher, Black and Orange Flycatcher, Grey-headed Bulbul, Yellow-throated Bulbul, White-bellied Treepie, Wynaad, Nilgiri and Grey-breasted Laughing thrushes, to give just an indication of the superb birding on offer in these picturesque southern hills.
		Both Tiger and Leopard can be found in Periyar but their sightings are very infrequent here.
	www.naturetrek.co.uk /wildlife-holidays-in-asia/detailsdb.asp?ID=188 (408 words)

	www.shortwing.co.uk
		Nilgiri Wood Pigeon Columba elphinstonii: Perhaps one of the most ‘missable’ Western Ghats endemics at this season, we had a great look at an unexpected one near to Jungle Hut, the only one of the trip.
		Nilgiri Flycatcher Eumyias albicaudata: A pair were seen in the shola at Naduvattam, and then another three near the Lockhart Gap.
		Nilgiri Laughingthrush Garrulax cachinnans: We were treated to some splendid views of these handsome birds in a rambling thicket at Ooty, while engaged in a spot of trespassing!.
	www.shortwing.co.uk /pages/tripDetails.asp?id=56 (9682 words)

	WILD LIFE
		A good place to spy upon elephants, tigers, wild dogs, Nilgiri leaf monkeys, Jerdon's palm civets, Nilgiri martens, flying squirrels, lion-tailed macaques and even tahr and gaur.
		Some 120 species of avifauna have also been sighted within the precincts of the park, including several endemic species like the Nilgiri woodpigeon.
		Home to one of the largest populations of gaur (Indian bison), besides tiger, leopard, elephant, sambar, tahr, wild dog, Indian muntjac, spotted deer, jungle cat, bonnet macaque, lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri and common langur.
	www.esiliconworld.com /etravel_wildlife.asp (585 words)

	Blackwinged kite, Indian moorhen, Crested serpent eagle, Peregrine falcon, Kestrel, Painted bush quail, Nilgiri ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The teak plantations constitute an ideal habitat for gaur and the largest population in any protected area in Kerala is found here.
		Munnar's sholas (high altitude montane forests) are home to a large number of avifauna, some of them endemic to the Nilgiris.
		The last stretch of the tour will be spent in a dense evergreen forests adjacent to the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve at Gavi where over 250 species of birds have been identified.
	armaan.com /birding03.htm (852 words)

	Ornitholidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Situated in the Nilgiri Hills at an altitude of 900m (3,000 ft), this sanctuary covers an area of 321 sq.
		We leave Mudumalai and transfer to Udhagamandalam (Ooty), one of the hill towns of the British Raj.
		If time permits we may carry on further to the Muthorai area and look for Nilgiri Woodpigeon, Syke’s and Malabar Larks and Olive-backed and Richard’s Pipits.
	www.ornitholidays.co.uk /itinerary_details.asp?details_id=106 (1207 words)

	Birdfinders - Birdwatching Holidays - South India and the Andaman Islands
		Various Western Ghats endemics, such as Rufous Babbler, White-bellied Blue-flycatcher, Crimson-backed Sunbird, Nilgiri Pipit, Malabar Parakeet and Crimson-fronted Barbet, may be found here alongside White-cheeked Barbet, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Hill Myna, Vernal Hanging-parrot, White-rumped Shama, White-browed and Yellow-browed Bulbuls and Black-naped Monarch.
		The Western Ghats endemic mammals Malabar Giant Squirrel and Nilgiri Langur can also be seen in the sanctuary and we may even come across larger mammals, possibly including Indian Elephants and Gaur (Indian Bison).
		This area of coastal forest and mangroves is a good place to find endemics, including Andaman Woodpigeon, Andaman Cuckoo-dove, White-headed Starling, the near-endemic Brown Coucal and, if we are very lucky, the endemic and highly elusive Andaman Crake.
	www.birdfinders.co.uk /tours/south-india.htm (1758 words)

	south (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Days 8 and 9: For the next two days we will set out early morning for the short drive into the sanctuary, which together with the contiguous Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary across the border in Kerala, protects a considerable area of rainforest and bamboo groves.
		In addition to the prolific birdlife the sanctuary is home to the Western Ghats endemic mammals Nilgiri Langur and Malabar Giant Squirrel, with sightings of Gaur, Leopard, Indian Elephant, and a host of other smaller mammals also possible.
		Day 12: Depart Ooty early morning driving down to a plateau near the base of the Nilgiri Hills to Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu’s contribution to the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve – a joint initiative involving three states to preserve some of the finest remaining forest in southern India in one of the country’s largest protected areas.
	www.backwoodsbirding.com /south.htm (828 words)

	Birdingonthe.Net
		If you're a fan of tropical mountain forest then consider this Paul Holt led SunBird tour of the Nilgiri Hills region of South India with an extension to the Andaman Islands; it's terrific.
		Regionally named birds included Nilgiri WoodPigeon and Flycatcher, Malabar Parakeet and Grey Hornbill, and Kerala Laughing-thrush.
		All the Clements list "Andaman" endemics (including Serpent-Eagle, Teal and Crake) were found as were half a dozen or so island sub-species recognized as full species by the recent Rasmussen South Asia guide.
	birdingonthe.net (329 words)

	WINGS Birding Tours to India: The South and the Andaman Islands
		Perched up at 7250 feet in the towering Nilgiris, Ooty is south India’s premier hill station and a retreat from the oppressive summer heat of the plains; it’s also a modern bustling city with a distinctly faded colonial charm.
		Along the way we’ll stop to search for such delights as Nilgiri Thrush (a recent split from the White’s and Scaly Thrush complex) as well as Nilgiri Flycatcher, Malabar Lark, White-bellied Minivet and Booted Warbler.
		We are almost certain to encounter some of the rare Nilgiri Tahr, a large wild goat endemic to the grass hills of southern India.
	wingsbirds.com /tours/view/139 (1511 words)

	Birding India Tours - South India - Kerala : Tours
		You should sight the Blackwinged kite, Indian moorhen, Crested serpent eagle, Peregrine falcon, Kestrel, Painted bush quail, Nilgiri woodpigeon, Little scalybelied woodpecker, Redrumped swallow, Rufousbacked shrike, Greyheaded myna, Rosy pastor, Yellowbrowed bulbul, Black bulbul, Kerala whitebreasted laughing thrush, Black and orange flycatcher, Nilgiri flycatcher, Malabar whistling thrush, Nilgiri white eye, Eurasian flbird.
		Munnar is also a ea town and the drive through these tea gardens is an experience never to be forgotten.
		Optional afternoon vsisit to Eravikulam National Park (home of the rare and endangered "Nilgiri Tahr") for birding.
	www.allindiabirding.com /south_india/kerala/tours.html (2631 words)

	WINGS Birding Tours to India: The South and the Andaman Islands: 2006 Tour Narrative (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		We’d no sooner arrived at the sanctuary than Kerala Laughingthrushes, a fantastically obliging White-bellied Blue Robin and several Nilgiri Pipits were seen.
		Another guide then took us to a site for Nilgiri Woodpigeon and soon found us our quarry.
		We had equally superb views of the typically evasive Andaman Woodpigeon and even managed to reel in all of the night birds – Andaman Scops Owl first, then Andaman and Hume’s Hawk Owls, Andaman Nightjar and finally the endemic subspecies of Oriental Scops Owl.
	wingsbirds.com /tours/narrative/139 (538 words)

	southern india and andaman islands birdwatching holidays
		We’ll stop to search for such delights as Nilgiri Thrush (a recent ‘split’ from the White’s and Scaly Thrush complex) as well as Nilgiri Flycatcher, Malabar Lark, White-bellied Minivet and Booted Warbler.
		The sanctuary consists of areas of high rolling grassy hills interspersed with valleys dotted with small patches of shola evergreen forest - a distinctive and biologically rich habitat and home to a number of equally specialised endemics.
		We’ll spend time searching for some of the archipelago’s night birds – the scops-owl, the two hawk-owls and the nightjar and a wealth of waders and migrants can also be expected.
	www.sunbirdtours.co.uk /sindia.htm (1482 words)

	Surfbirds Birding Trip Report: Goa, India, 6th - 21st December 2003
		Walked to the Hill and took the less distinct footpath about 40 metres left of the bridge by a Water Tower, past some huts.
		Nilgiri Blackbird, Purple-rumped, Crimson-backed and Loten's Sunbird, Alpine Swifts, TB Flowerpecker, Brown H Barbet, Paradise Flycatcher.
		Unfortunately, the daytime roost had been disturbed by children and Leio couldn't relocate the birds in the daytime.
	www.surfbirds.com /trip_report.php?id=320 (2269 words)

	Adventure tours to kerala, Your search for adventure tours ends here at Kerala, Adventure tours to kerala exploring all ...
		In the afternoon, explore birding at Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park)
		One can expect to see Black Baza, Painted Bush Quail, Nilgiri Woodpigeon, Red-rumped Swallow, Yellow-throated Bulbul, Black & Orange Flycatcher, Grey-breasted Laughing Thrush, Nilgiri Pipit, White-bellied Shortwing, White-rumped Needletail.
		Thick forests and open grasslands dominate this region and are home to over 360 species of birds.
	www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/kerala-packages-adventure-tours-ch707.php (584 words)

	Birdquest, Trip Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Ascending the Nilgiris we paused in a small shola of original forest where we found Crimson-backed Sunbird, Nilgiri and Black-and-Orange Flycatcher, Hill Swallow and Indian Scimitar Babblers.
		An afternoon visit to some good forest near Coonoor in search of the scarce Nilgiri Woodpigeon drew a blank, but we enjoyed our first Yellow-browed Bulbuls, Blue-capped Rock Thrush, Peregrine Falcons of the peregrinator race, and Brown-cheeked Fulvetta.
		A Northern Goshawk passed overhead and we finally saw a Nilgiri Woodpigeon as it flew rapidly between sholas.
	www.birdquest.co.uk /trip_reports_detail.cfm?ReportID=258 (1709 words)

	Surfbirds Birding Trip Report: South-west India 16th - 23rd February 2006
		Early morning at Rajamalai NP – shola area around the first checkpoint only as the NP is closed Jan 10th – Feb 28th for the Nilgiri Tahr lambing season.
		We then climbed the steep grassy hillside on the left side of the valley to be rewarded by finding 5-7 Nilgiri Pipits up on the ridge.
		Nilgiri Blue Robin Myiomela major – 2 Cairnhill Forest, 1 between the 2 ‘shola plantation’ signs along the main track and 1 bathing exactly where K & KJS describe in their report.
	www.surfbirds.com /trip_report.php?id=865 (3756 words)

	Sloth Bear Foundation - To protect and preserve the endangered sloth bears and their habitats from destruction
		Afternoon birding at Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park) and the sholas en-route.
		One can expect to see fl baza, painted bush quail, nilgiri woodpigeon, red-rumped swallow, yellow-throated bulbul, fl & orange flycatcher, grey-breasted laughing thrush, nilgiri pipit, white-bellied shortwing, white-rumped needletail.
		Early morning drive to Manavan Shola (1 hour), a pristine shola and Asia's largest.
	www.slothbearfoundation.org /bird_bik.html (458 words)

	Birdwatching Trip Report from Goa
		Nevertheless, there are some birds which are easier encountered in Bondla and that’s the reason why Bondla is included in the 3-night Backwood-program I presume.
		For example species like Blue-headed Rocktrush, Grey Junglefowl, Red Spurfowl, Nilgiri Woodpigeon, Forest Wagtail are (reported to be) seen easier.
		Birds were seen at Arpora forest on 21th and a total of 5 birds seen at Backwoods on 22th and 23th.
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/india/india-42-goa/goa-feb-06.htm (7020 words)

	Northern India
		We’d no sooner arrived at the sanctuary than Kerala Laughingthrushes, a fantastically obliging White-bellied Blue Robin and several Nilgiri Pipits were seen.
		Another guide then took us to a site for Nilgiri Woodpigeon and soon found us our quarry.
		We had equally superb views of the typically evasive Andaman Woodpigeon and even managed to reel in all of the night birds – Andaman Scops Owl first, then Andaman and Hume’s Hawk Owls, Andaman Nightjar and finally the endemic subspecies of Oriental Scops Owl.
	www.sunbirdtours.co.uk /SIndia06.htm (666 words)

	Bird Watching Holidays,India Bird Watching Holiday,India Bird Watching Tour,India Birdwatching Safari,Birdwatching tour ...
		En-route to our camp we stop at Bondla Reserve, a mixed forest that often holds water throughout the year.
		The birding here can be excellent, with specialities including Nilgiri Woodpigeon, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Speckled Pickulet, Heart-spotted Woodpecker, Common Hawk Cuckoo, Chestnut-tailed Starling, Asian Fairy Bluebird, White-bellied Blue-flycatcher and Black-naped Monach to mention a few.
		During the next few days we spend time searching the wonderful forests around our camp as well as several other sites including Molem Forest Reserve.
	www.ksrindia.com /travel-in-india/bird-watching-holidays.htm (1117 words)

	Welcome To Coorgtourisminfo.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Birds like the Malabar Trogon, the Nilgiri Laughing-Thrush, the Great Black Woodpecker, and the Malabar Whistling-Thrush can be considered as keystone species for the Coorg district.
		The other flagship species are the Great Pied Hornbill, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Wynaad and Grey-breasted Laughing Thrushes, Blue-winged Parakeet, Grey-headed Bulbul, White-bellied Treepie, the Nilgiri and White-bellied Blue Flycatchers, Black Eagle and Ceylon Frogmouth.
		There are names for nearly 80% of birds found in Coorg in the Coorg dialect!
	www.coorgtourisminfo.com /birdwatching.asp (691 words)

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